[Elecraft] KPA 500

What is the advantage of using a band switching cable between the transceiver and the KPA500 over just relying on the RF sensing function? I want to drive my KPA500 from an FTDX 101D, is a cable the better way to go? 73 F5VJC

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

Yes, do take a look at his QRZ page! :) On Tue, 29 Jun 2021 at 07:17, Wes wrote: > I was going to write something like this and then I looked at his QRZ page > and > changed my mind. > > Wes N7WS > > > On 6/28/2021 9:45 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote: > > No! > > > > Rent a station is NOT ham

[Elecraft] KPA500 OPER/STBY switching?

Recently I am seeing an intermittent problem with my KPA500. Occasionally it will not switch from STBY to Operate, however if I switch it OFF via the front panel and back on again the problem clears and it will switch to Operate. Anyone else see this problem and know the fix, thanks? 73 F5VJC

Re: [Elecraft] Penny wise, pound foolish

Exactly, more and more 'stuff ' which eventually, (even prior to Corona Virus) arrives from China is absolute junk! Amazon is now rife with this Chinese long delivery rubbish. How to avoid it? It is not apparent at the time of ordering! 73, F5VJC On Wed, 11 Mar 2020 at 07:11, Vic Rosenthal

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

Agreed . who has a rig with dirty knobs! On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 at 12:02, David Wilcox via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Who lets their knobs get dirty? Wash you hands first! Some of mine are > from the early days of NorCal and Elecraft. Maybe I don’t have much oil on > my skin!

[Elecraft] K3 Bronze Weighted knobs

I have a pair of beautiful 'BRONZE' 73 CNC weighted knobs for the K3, as new. 140 Euros. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] The case against touch screens

If the latest touch screens are anything like my "Smartphone" you can keep them! Either they do not respond instantly or the processor is " Busy" doing something else. This to me extremely irritating and frustrating. How do the plethora of 7300 users find their screens work

Re: [Elecraft] To zero beat or not to zero beat

a couple of calls. Given that some ops will be listening with a very narrow filter at least some of the time, you may not be in their filter passband and so not heard if calling off frequency. Thoughts anyone? 73 F5VJC On Fri, 22 Feb 2019 at 02:14, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > Most of my CW w

[Elecraft] Antistatic Silicon Mat?

?ie=UTF8=XOOL=automotive=ss> 73, F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3 Decoder

Very well stated Ted. Contesters who send at ridiculous speeds, futile, impresses no one. 30WPM is reasonable, but in excess, you think it improves your rate? 73 F5VJC On 28 November 2017 at 04:05, Dauer, Edward <eda...@law.du.edu> wrote: > Same here. I am an avid contester; but sinc

Re: [Elecraft] On CW

yourself a CW OP. Still 'just a boy and his radio' 73, F5VJC On 31 October 2017 at 05:26, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP <k2vco@gmail.com> wrote: > Wayne, > > Thanks for this and for everything else you've done for CW, and especially > for making good CW functionality an objectiv

Re: [Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

We Do These Things Not Because They Are Easy But Because They Are Hard JFK On 30 October 2017 at 10:35, Edward R Cole wrote: > Jim, > > Same thing has happened on 2m eme. The CW bunch debunk use of JT65 for > making contacts. But it apparently is working so well that 95%

Re: [Elecraft] Humming KPA500

Switching or variation of load on your AC supply? On 3 September 2017 at 00:43, pkhjr via Elecraft wrote: > Mine does the same thing. I opened it up last year and could not find > anything loose. Would like to get it resolved. > > Tex ka5y > > > > -- > Sent from:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Poor band conditions

There are so many useful propagation tools available today, use them! http://www.bandconditions.com/ 73, F5VJC On 11 August 2017 at 19:31, <volker.de...@t-online.de> wrote: > > > > > Gesendet mit der Telekom Mail App > <http://www.t-online.de/s

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Battery Alternative?

Correction the battery capacity is 5000mAH or 5AH of course. 73, F5VJC On 27 February 2017 at 11:09, F5vjc <foxfive@gmail.com> wrote: > I have some 3 cell LiPo batteries normally used for RC aero models and I'd > like to try these externally with my K2. The batteries are 3

[Elecraft] K2 Battery Alternative?

voltage? Opinions please. 73, Denis F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

[Elecraft] K3 SSB LO/HI Cut not selectable?

but NOT in SSB mode. In SSB mode it always shows N/A when attempting a change. I've checked the known issues; CW QRQ is OFF and SIG RMV is nor. Is there something else I can try? Thanks and Seasons Greetings. 73, Denis F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] how to optimize end-fed?

radial ground system. 73, Denis F5VJC On 30 September 2016 at 08:29, Holger Schurig <holgerschu...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Then I should go for the highest impedance and select 1:16, should I? > > I meant antenna impedance, not the impedance of the inter

Re: [Elecraft] Running stations with k3

test I've been in (Will knows where) with that 45 over S9 Italian station running 15 kW and a 4 element beam on 40m pointed at the US when the band is wide open, and who has parked 400 Hz above or below me, AND I am trying to copy an S0 (if even that strong) basement noodle antenna QRP station." 73 F5

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

Built a K2, built a KX3. Sold KX3 kept K2 :) 73 F5VJC On 5 September 2016 at 19:34, Ken G Kopp <kengk...@gmail.com> wrote: > If I had to choose between my K2 (#5665) and my KX3, I'd take the K2 in a > heartbeat. (:-)) >

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

Same here, I built my K2 in May 2000. What a joy, including winding all those toroids, I will never part with it. Although I now have the K- Line it always amazes me when I listen to the K2, it's just so quiet with such sweet audio. 73, F5VJC On 4 September 2016 at 05:56, Robert G Strickland

Re: [Elecraft] Endless Amplifier Posts

Bravo ! Best read in this thread. 73, F5VJC On 2 August 2016 at 20:27, Morgan Bailey <mbaileyc...@gmail.com> wrote: > Back to the endless amp forum posts. > > *The Plain Truth* > > Better antennas = better communication. > Transmit antennas are not always be bes

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Why hasn't this thread been terminated? It's getting boring now. Much more interesting threads are quickly closed. There is no 1500W Amp guys. 73 F5VJC On 1 August 2016 at 21:56, EricJ <eric_c...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Ha ha. Yeah. Like I said, same as in life. > > Eric KE6US

[Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

due to unfamiliarity. Do you guys prefer Win 7 or 10 for Ham radio apps. Any advice appreciated, thanks. 73, Deni - F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3S audio board for K3 upgrade?

Behringer MS40 outstanding with my K3, no RFI problems either. 73, Deni - F5VJC On 22 March 2016 at 16:36, Bill Davis via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net > wrote: > I am not much of a "poster", but this thread has had my close attention. > I guess even thou

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

Take a good look at Log4OM. 73, Deni - F5VJC On 27 February 2016 at 23:34, Terry Brown <n...@comcast.net> wrote: > As the original sender of this thread, I want to thank all of you for > taking > the time to answer my question. I was amazed at the number of logging

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

Agreed, the use of Cut numbers has become ridiculous, beyond the universally well known 9=N and 0=T. I agree with Jim, cut numbers are for lids :) 73, Deni - F5VJC On 22 February 2016 at 07:02, Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote: > On Sun,2/21/2016 9:00 PM, Chester Alder

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S noise blanker performance greatly enhanced (at my QTH) -- need testers

. However I do really appreciate the tools available in the K3 to do this :) APF works great if you really learn to use it. Any one else? 73, Deni - F5VJC On 7 February 2016 at 03:46, Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: > Isn't that how the Transporter in Star Trek works? :) > -- > 7

Re: [Elecraft] APF (audio peaking filter) on the K3/K3S/KX3

. However I do really appreciate the tools available in the K3 to do this :) APF works great if you really learn how to use it. Any one else? 73, Deni - F5VJC On 6 February 2016 at 12:19, Bill W4ZV <btipp...@alum.mit.edu> wrote: > N1EU wrote > > I suspect that when the K3 APF was f

Re: [Elecraft] APF (audio peaking filter) on the K3/K3S/KX3

, and brick wall filters it's perhaps all too clinical. On my K3 I sometimes open up the filters to really listen to what's going on around me. Nostalgia? 73, Deni - F5VJC On 7 February 2016 at 20:51, Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> wrote: > Me too. Actually, I miss small variation

[Elecraft] K3 VFO LINK - UNLINK

. I do not want Linked VFO/s. Anyone else see this behaviour? 73, Deni - F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Remote Operating from Assisted Living

Why not add simulated QRM, QRN, QSB, COPS, LID's etc? Much more fun... 73, Deni - F5VJC On 13 October 2015 at 12:44, Bill <w2...@nycap.rr.com> wrote: > I have a bunch of ham friends that no longer have antennas (HOA, > apartments, assisted living, etc.) and we communicate near

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Vs. 2nd RX

Of course that would only work for CW DX. Is there any other? 73, Deni - F5VJC On 14 October 2015 at 22:39, Ken <wa8...@gmail.com> wrote: > I wonder if a CW skimmer would work as well or even better, assuming that > it can pick out the call signs. Of course that would only wo

Re: [Elecraft] Unplugging the radio to protect it

Lighning ! There but for the grace of 'Good Luck' go I... 73, Deni - F5VJC On 8 October 2015 at 22:50, drewko <drew...@verizon.net> wrote: > During active periods of lightning I sometimes disconnect everything from > my K3, including headphones and key. I turn off my computer an

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

You guys must be drunk on KoolAid, 180$ for an, OK Wow... 'Matching' SP3 Speaker, and most will need two, not one Yikes ! Shipped to Europe, I don't think so! 73, Deni - F5VJC On 12 September 2015 at 22:54, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > > The joy of living i

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

Brother P-Touch labels. 73, Deni - F5VJC On 8 September 2015 at 22:05, Josh Fiden <j...@voodoolab.com> wrote: > I like Panduit write-on labels. It's clear vinyl adhesive tape with a > white section you can write on. After marking it (fine point Sharpie works > well), you pul

Re: [Elecraft] Touch-screen displays

Touch screen technology is just not good enough, very irritating and IMHO totally useless on a transceiver. I hate it on my smartphone too! 73, Deni - F5VJC On 4 September 2015 at 08:28, Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> wrote: > What I have noticed over the years is th

Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3

I just discovered this during CW contest, low power out ! Calibrate TX gain fixed it...Firmware MCU 05.10 73, Deni - F5VJC On 22 February 2015 at 17:54, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Oops, apparently there is! On 2/22/15 8:53 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Hopefully there is not a 1

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A (shipping)

Aptos :) Right on Grant, I've learned a new word from the Elecraft reflector 'Tightwads' 73, Deni - F5VJC On 14 February 2015 at 22:22, GRANT YOUNGMAN n...@tx.rr.com wrote: I find it a bit humorous that the subject invariably arising for a $200 (or $1000 or $10,000+) item ends up being

[Elecraft] OT Looking for a Z10000B

I'm looking to acquire a Clifton Labs Z1B kit or ready built is OK. Anyone? 73, Deni - F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] OT Looking for Clifton Labs Z10000B

Hi, Does anyone know if Jack of Clifton Labs is still in business, I'm hoping to buy a Z1B I've emailed Jack but no response as yet. If anyone has a kit or prebuilt Z1B I'd be interested. Thanks, 73, Deni - F5VJC __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] s/n ratio of this list

The more interesting signals are often down in the noise... 73, Deni - F5VJC On 22 January 2015 at 14:55, Dave B g8kbvd...@googlemail.com wrote: To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] s/n ratio of this list The S/N ratio of this list has descended below 1.0 -- way below

Re: [Elecraft] OT Audio Mixer

and connectors but have no interest in ESSB or pseudo HI-FI SSB so fancy mixers are not on the agenda. Thanks for your help and comments. 73 F5VJC 73, Deni - F5VJC On 15 January 2015 at 23:33, Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: They sell them cheaper Ray, do you know

[Elecraft] OT Audio Mixer

, anyone any pointers. 73, Deni - F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Serial 906 returns...

- F5VJC On 6 January 2015 at 20:47, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Incredible, Fred. I keep thinking I should sell my K2 (#380) -- with all options including KDSP2, KPA100 KAT100, and all updates - even the MAB and Mic adapter board -- but each time I consider it the nostalgia sets

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

such as Koch Trainer, Just Learn Morse Code and Morse Runner for contest practice. Lots of good CW on air but also lots of VERY poor CW, spacing is important. Good luck... 73, Denis F5VJC On 1 December 2014 at 08:08, Vic Rosenthal k2vco@gmail.com wrote: I don't agree. How does a straight key

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

have to say most of the really good SSB signals do come from the USA not Europe. There should be something in contest rules to discourage or even outlaw the sort of Loud and Dirty operation we hear on SSB, and not only in contests! 73, F5VJC On 28 October 2014 04:59, Jim Brown j

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - it has spoiled part of my hobby

interfaced to this rig keeps my interest going. Plug and play rigs (which is an Elecraft option of course) would soon bore me. I now have a super station indeed! Very happy. Now if only I could get a 60' tower and a big beam, hmmm 73, Deni F5VJC On 24 June 2014 12:36, Bill W2BLC w2

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: KX3 kit: No CE badge for self-built KX3s?

Agreed, much more interesting threads than this have been closed in the past. And yes who gives a 'monkeys' about this anyway... F5VJC On 18 May 2014 19:49, John Macrae kk4...@gmail.com wrote: Absolutely correct Stewart. I think this thread has outlived its usefulness and should be closed

Re: [Elecraft] Signal analysis with the P3

. There are some very knowledgeable audio and broadcast people on this list and I'm always keen to listen to their opinions. 73, F5VJC On 29 April 2014 20:53, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: On 4/29/2014 12:32 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Not sure it is limited to dynamic mics. Proximity effect

Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW

as well just go use RTTY or PSK 31 or whatever... 73, F5VJC On 29 April 2014 22:07, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: There was a thread on QRQ CW here. Also a query about does anybody send QRQ CW. For 2013 CQ WW contest N6TV did an analysis. The answer was 30+ WPM average. The top speeds

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] P3 beta software with noise blanker

with the clicks. Now with the P3 NB engaged this annoyance is eliminated. Great job! Many thanks Alan and Elecraft. 73 F5VJC On 24 April 2014 22:13, Alan Bloom a...@elecraft.com wrote: New P3 beta software, version 01.28, is now uploaded to the Elecraft web site: http://www.elecraft.com/software

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Serious Errors in the Manual

No, but many are, or aspire to be, Engineers and prefer correct engineering terminology. This is so much more useful than the propagation of ancient Ham Law or god forbid, CB nonesense. I vote for pedantry... 73, F5VJC On 25 April 2014 23:12, Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com wrote: Since

Re: [Elecraft] Side Effects of QRQ On The K3

Really... how many of us can, or wish to, send CW over 30 WPM? 73, F5VJC On 13 April 2014 20:38, Toby Pennington w4c...@centurylink.net wrote: Thanks you Wayne for your post indicating that it is still on the list for improvement! Toby K4NH On 4/13/2014 12:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Rotten Signals

, and please, please no HEAVY Bass Eq it's totally wasted communications power and sounds rather NAFF IMHO. And, 3kHz audio BW is Plenty wide for our purposes. Compression is good, used properly. Expert opinions please? 73, F5VJC On 11 April 2014 23:10, Phil Kane k2...@kanafi.org wrote: On 4/9

Re: [Elecraft] Rotten Signals

communications audio, some guys clearly know how it's done. Yes perhaps a TX monitor would be useful, but more education of how to produce a good, clean effective and efficient signal would be even more so. 73, F5VJC On 10 April 2014 07:26, W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com wrote: I like the CQ

Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

it all, it enhances my Ham radio but never replaces it. If I ever want 100% copy there are a plethora of chat methods available all dependent on that invisible infrastructure of course... 73 et ZUT, F5VJC :) On 21 March 2014 22:28, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote: On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:54:32 +0100

Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

Lots of very interesting and wise responses, thank you all. It seems I am not alone :) 73, Denis F5VJC On 21 March 2014 13:44, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com wrote: I guess everyone is entitled to pursue the hobby the way they wish. The fact that it's a digital mode or CW really has nothing

Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

professional. 73, Denis F5VJC On 21 March 2014 16:39, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: I like digimodes because the technology is awesome. I'm amused when people consider them new, because they've been around for roughly 50 years. As a rough date for the Dawn of Digimodes, I use

[Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

, are there any real keyboard to keyboard interesting QSO/s to be found, and if so where? 73, F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] RadioSport Headset - Which Mic Element

The Heil Proset! I bought one, ridiculous price for poor quality! This is the only headset that has ever broken on me. The horrible very poor quality Mic. plug was intermittent from day one, I replaced it. I now use the Yamaha CM500, far superior in every respect. 73, F5VJC On 18 March

Re: [Elecraft] Ever had a WOW moment?

Now that is a WOW moment ! 73 de F5VJC On 27 December 2013 14:38, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl wrote: Despite whatever DX I have ever heard or worked, my WOW moment was when I for the first time heard clear, distinct echoes with a delay of 240 milliseconds (corresponding

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Crimping small wires

It's true ! Very good Phil...fascinating discussion. 73, F5VJC a Crimper On 12 December 2013 02:39, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: My wife claims that ham radio operators only talk about boring subjects like Antennas when they are on the air. I had to show her this latest stream

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement

Powerpoles are entirely suited to purpose, if (of course) fitted correctly. If connectors are pulling apart and they are fitted correctly, there is obviously far too much pull stress on the connecting cable, which must be relieved by some means. Simple...'just do it'. 73, F5VJC On 11

Re: [Elecraft] SideKX

Anyone interested in the KX3 SideKX, take a look on my QRZ page. 73, F5VJC On 9 October 2013 16:05, Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) pa0...@xs4all.nl wrote: Me too:-) 73, Peter Alan Hawrylyshen schreef: I'll second this - I really love the SideKX product - I feel like the radio is backpack

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters by INRAD -- Get Them While They Last

The magic INRAD 700Hz 8 Pole inobtanium filter ! Oh come on... On 3 October 2013 00:51, Gary W. Hvizdak gary.hviz...@cfl.rr.com wrote: INRAD reports that batches four and five are now in US customs! These special-order filters have been backordered since early July and most of them have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Filter 200 Hz 5 Pole For Sale

This Filter has been sold, thanks all for inquiring. 73, Deni F5VJC On 19 September 2013 06:55, F5vjc foxfive@gmail.com wrote: Surplus to my K3 I have a 200Hz 5 Pole filter, offset -0.92 Sell in Europe for £40 or Euros 50 post inclusive. 73 F5VJC

[Elecraft] K3 CW Filter 200 Hz 5 Pole For Sale

Surplus to my K3 I have a 200Hz 5 Pole filter, offset -0.92 Sell in Europe for £40 or Euros 50 post inclusive. 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 Splitter for Loop RX Antenna ?

, but has anyone any details on how to build such a splitter? Core, windings etc. Or why not just use a resistive splitter, too much insertion loss? Anyone any ideas? 73, Deni F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Splitter for Loop RX Antenna ?

Thanks to all who replied, I now have many ideas and info to work with.. 73, Deni F5VJC On 11 September 2013 22:20, F5vjc foxfive@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to build an RF Splitter for my K3 to use my RX loop antenna for either for diversity reception, connected to AUX RF (BNC) or use

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Stealth High-End Radio

absurd operating practices and language. Surely in this high tech film industry there are switched on people who could advise and provide a more realistic portrail of Amateur radio. Ho Hum, then I guess it's only important to us wierdo Radio Hams !! 73 F5VJC On 6 September 2013 10:24, AD6XY

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft - my 2 cents

I think it's time for a K3 firmware update... 73, F5VJC On 22 August 2013 23:25, Lee Buller k...@swbell.net wrote: The K3 is a fine radio and not much could be added to such a fine piece of work. But, doing research on the internet I found that if you could degauss the ion slip stream

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 112, Issue 30

Exactly, Elecraft and Handie Talkies? I don't think so... :))) F5VJC On 19 August 2013 20:41, w0...@aol.com wrote: Eric/Wayne ... Totally asinine idea, why enter a cheap market with a jillion competitors? In a message dated 8/19/2013 1:30:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, elecraft-requ

Re: [Elecraft] Excessively long quotes when replying to list

save me from the unending 'Sorry for the Bandwidth'... F5VJC On 19 August 2013 00:26, Dennis L. Haarsager haarsa...@gmail.com wrote: Would be great if, when replying to a post on this list, you snip out all but the one post to which you're replying. This would be a great courtesy to those

Re: [Elecraft] Modern battery for K2

, and yes the LED is ON in this state so will no doubt in time discharge the battery. As it seems very convenient like this I decided to leave the battery external. I have now purchesed another Na I find them to be excellent and much better than the heavier limited Ah SLA batteries. 73, Deni F5VJC On 7

[Elecraft] KX3 with NaP3 USB Noise

advice on this, thanks. 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please

[Elecraft] KX3 Mic gain ?

time I will try my CM500 on the KX3 to see what that does. Anyone else seeing lack of audio drive on their KX3? 73, Denis F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] KX3 Wow..

some fun with this radio, 73 to all, Deni F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

[Elecraft] K3 Bootup sequence?

the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bootup sequence?

presses only the first. This is is fine for me. 73 All, Deni F5VJC On 25 June 2013 17:38, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote: The other thing you can do is to go into the CW WGHT menu, tap the 4 key and select VOX AUTOOFF. This turns VOX off when you turn the radio off and so the PC won't key

Re: [Elecraft] Modern battery for K2

internally in my K2 and recharge using the supplied external charger? Any advice appreciated, I have no experience of these batteries. 73, F5VJC On 3 June 2013 15:36, John Payne payn...@comcast.net wrote: Take a look at batteries intended for the RC crowd. Excellent prices and chargers available

Re: [Elecraft] The K line. Is it the wrong way round?

My line up is left to right too, KPA500, KAT500 above, then P3, K3, works fine for me see QRZ.com. 73 F5VJC On 20 June 2013 06:19, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: The amp is on the left in my setup with the CW paddles just under the Clarifier knob and the straight key just to the right

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CWT decoding update please

So...Just Learn Morse Code 73, Deni F5VJC On 20 June 2013 00:00, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: And CW that is not perfectly sent will give most any CW decoder fits. The best CW decoder is the human brain, it is more tolerant of imperfections in timing and band conditions than any

Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect

stations and it's impossible to see and pick out (most times ) who is actually working the DX. The 2nd Rx is indispensible in my opinion and I'd rather have that than my P3 any day. Of course the P3 has other uses but for finding the Dx listening QRG? 73 F5VJC On 9 March 2013 11:38, eric norris

[Elecraft] Fwd: The P3 Effect

to learn. 50 years in Amateur radio this year and still magic ! Thanks to Elecraft for rekindling that magic spark... but T9 of course ! 73, Deni F5VJC On 9 March 2013 20:17, Robert Garceau rgarc...@snet.net wrote: I agree with working the edge of the pileups. I have been to St.Croix

Re: [Elecraft] K3 stereo volume balance

. 73, Deni F5VJC On 10 December 2012 14:34, Mike K2MK k...@comcast.net wrote: The hearing in my right ear is weak. I use the CM500 headset. Using just the Main RX, I find that my left ear is doing all of the heavy lifting. Lately I've been using the SUB RX in Diversity (with the main antenna) so

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

. These are apparently recommended for boat caravan etc deep cycle. An extract from an ad is below. Anyone any comments on these for this purpose. Thanks, 73 F5VJC The dual purpose XV battery range is original equipment on some of the biggest boat manufactures in the world. With its twin marine terminals and sealed

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

with the automated digital modes. 73, F5VJC On 9 November 2012 06:17, eric manning emann...@cs.uvic.ca wrote: CW is just another digital mode Yes, and Rembrandt is just another painter, Dizzy was just another trumpet player a Porsche is just another car a K3 is just another radio

[Elecraft] K2 Internal Battery Replacement ?

It's clear my K2 battery is in need of replacement I'm wondering if anyone has come up with an alternative to the standard sealed lead acid as fitted. Weight is not the main consideration but capacity and ease of charging. Any thoughts? 73, Deni F5VJC

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

as my K2, I think! 73, Deni F5VJC K2 1188, K3 325 On 1 June 2012 20:02, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote: I agree.  Put up firmware 4.51 on your K3 and re-evaluate.   73, Guy. On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: It may just be my perception, but the 4.51

Re: [Elecraft] Buying a K3 in the UK?

I too would certainly prefer to deal direct with Elecraft in the US. As a long time customer I have found their service and attention to detail is second to none. Deni F5VJC, G3SKN, GM3SKN On 29 May 2012 12:13, David Cutter d.cut...@ntlworld.com wrote: I expect $ prices to appear as £. I'd

Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids

Hi Ian, Yes I have long wanted to have the availability of Mouser components. There is FREE shipping over a minimum amount (around 80 Euros, I think), I made this up easily by ordering 15 toroids and some push button caps for my KPA 500. 73, Deni F5VJC On 12 February 2012 08:41, Ian White

Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids

I have just opened a Mouser account in France and ordered a quantity of, 2631803802 = FT240-3 Fair-Rite. I hope they're OK. Thanks for the tip on the weight data Ian, I'll check them when they arrive. 73, Deni F5VJC On 10 February 2012 23:55, Ian White GM3SEK gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk wrote: Fred

[Elecraft] KPA 500 in Europe?

Has anyone in Europe imported the KPA 500 kit? I'm particularly interested in importing to France. What was the final cost plus all taxes and carriage? Thanks, 73, Deni F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Tom Hammond, N0SS, silent key

, thanks to Elecraft and people like Tom. Tom was really officially or unofficially a true member of the Elecraft Team. I am sad to hear the news. My condolences to his family and many friends, he will be really missed. Deni F5VJC On 5 August 2011 23:48, Kevin Rock kev...@coho.net wrote

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X book at lulu.com

Method: Paypal No complaints here. 73, Deni F5VJC On 9 June 2011 22:43, David Lankshear d...@lanks.plus.com wrote: I was just ordering Fred's book as a download, but stopped when lulu decided to add VAT to the price. Here, in the UK, books are exempt from VAT, so I tried to report

Re: [Elecraft] RF-Gain S-Meter (again)

. Elecraft, If it's really possible please do consider this change. 73, Deni F5VJC On 29 May 2011 21:33, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote: Exactly, which is what most people expect, without knowing that they expect it, since 99% of ham receivers have done that since AGC first showed up

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - stacking possibilites

? Has placement of the KPA 500 w.r.t. the K3 been tested for any ill effects? 73, Deni F5VJC On 11 May 2011 07:49, Henk Remijn PA5KT pa...@remijn.net wrote: Can we see some pictures of your setup? Henk PA5KT Op 11-05-2011 4:14, Dick Dievendorff schreef: Just for operational convenience I'd

[Elecraft] OT PC advice anyone?

these bits, and I want to avoid buying any Junk ! Grateful for any advice, what to buy and where, off list is OK if you wish. Thanks es 73 Deni F5VJC K3 325 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] K3USB ??

send me a pic of the K3USB so I know what I'm looking for? I have vague recollections of a silver screened cable with a clear outer sheath...? Any help appreciated, thanks Deni, F5VJC K3 325 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3USBtp1566222p1566222.html Sent from

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